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  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Wrong Place - Wrong Time

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 29, 2012
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     | 12,870 views

    Sometimes, all we need to do to keep from sin is to be where we are supposed to be when we are supposed to be there.

    Wrong Place – Wrong Time May 27, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Sometimes, all we need to do to keep from sin is to be where we are supposed to be when we are supposed to be there. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 11:1-5 Supplemental Passage: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Escape The Sin Trap Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,331 views

    1. Don’t try to excuse your sin (vs. 13). 2. Examine your sin (vs. 14-15). 3. Exalt God’s goodness (vs. 16-17). 4. Embrace the word of truth (vs. 18).

    Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 3: How to Escape the Sin Trap James 1:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 26, 2012 BACKGROUND: *Before we start, it’s important to note that up until now, James has used the word “temptation” as we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Sometimes It's Like A Jungle [*]

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 23, 2020
     | 6,976 views

    Studying the response of Jesus to the devil's temptation lays a foundation for the child of God to withstand temptation.

    “Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.’ But he answered, ‘It is written, “Man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Tried And True Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 1, 2013
     | 4,531 views

    We are often tempted to sin as well as tested in our faith. This part of the prayer is a reminder for the source of our power to overcome such temptations.

    1. The saying, "Opportunity only knocks once," has been around for a long time. A recent caveat to this saying has been added, "but temptation bangs at the door constantly." 2. Matthew 6.13 3. Yeshua (Jesus) knew of what he spoke -- Matthew 4; Luke 4 -- note: 13 And when the devil had ended every ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    "Like David, Am I Also One Urge Away From Disaster?"

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 1, 2014
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     | 8,051 views

    This text reminds us that we should not gamble with God’s grace, for we may only be one urge away from disaster.

    In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab with his officers and all Israel with him; they ravaged the Ammonites, and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem. 2It happened, late one afternoon, when David rose from his couch and was walking about on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Devil Has A Diabolical Design For Disaster

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 1, 2001
    based on 194 ratings
     | 13,841 views

    Looking behind the temptations of Jesus in the desert and how the Devil uses the same design of temptations on us today.

    March 4, 2001 Luke 4:1-13 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert, 2 where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. 3 The devil said to him, “If you are the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Prepare Well To Battle Satan

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 15, 2005
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     | 4,042 views

    Prepare well to battle Satan by watching how Jesus’ handled temptation, and by trusting Jesus defeated temptation.

    v When I was coaching high school basketball I learned that the key to defeating our opponents was to know them well. Ø We’d even drive for hours to watch our opponents play. Ø We’d study our opponents so thoroughly that we could teach our team their plays. Ø The time spent scouting paid off ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Fall Of Man Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,741 views

    The 8th installment in a series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we discuss the fall of man and some of the effects of sin.

    Genesis (Pt. 8) (The Fall of Man) Text: Genesis 3:1-8 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) What we just read there was the saddest moment in all of human history. Now I’m not going to spend a great deal of time on this point, but the genre of the book of Genesis is history. This isn’t meant ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "identity Theft"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 14, 2021
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     | 4,493 views

    A sermon about the nature of temptation and how we can overcome.

    “Identity Theft” Luke 4:1-13 In Luke Chapter 4 it’s bread, power and safety. But it could be something else because the point of it isn’t the specifics of the temptations as much as it is the nature of temptation itself. We must remember that Jesus heads out into the wilderness, not on His ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Will You Die For Christ?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,062 views

    How much do you really love Jesus?

    Will You Die For Christ? Last week, we celebrated our liberty mostly by consuming large quantities of BBQ, beans and assorted other standard fare. A few of us may have reflected on our founding fathers and what the holiday was supposed to be about. Most just saw it as a day off from work and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live The Alternative Part 2

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 2,827 views

    An exhoration to live a truly alternate lifestyle.

    Live The Alternative Part 2 Last week we discussed the World’s or establishment’s lifestyle. The normal lifestyle if you please. This week we will study the only true alternative lifestyle, that of the Spirit. It is rare and radically different from normal. As the works of the flesh are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Hidden Gospel

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,823 views

    However, regardless of how bright the light of the Gospel is there are those who are blind to the truth. To them the gospel is hidden. How does such brilliant light become so veiled or hidden that men see not the Light?

    THE HIDDEN GOSPEL 2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-7 Introduction: Paul writing to the Corinthian church speaks of the great and awesome privilege of having been given the ministry of carrying the Gospel to the lost. This ministry of bringing light to darkness was and is a work of God’s Power through His Spirit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Drip, Drip, Drip Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,757 views

    Be an obstructionist when it comes to sin.

    DRIP, DRIP, DRIP Revelation 2.12-17 S: Compromise C: Tolerance of sin Th: God Speaks to the Church Pr: BE AN OBSTRUCTIONIST WHEN IT COMES TO SIN. CV: “We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ.” I. THE CORRESPONDENT II. THE CHURCH III. THE COMMENDATION IV. THE CONCERN V. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Gracious Lost People Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,587 views

    As Christians, we must learn to appreciate and enjoy the image of God in others – even those who do not know Jesus Christ. Sometimes, lost people can be wonderful -- and may be more gracious than some who know the Lord.

    Gracious Lost People (Genesis 33:1-20) 1. Lots of things in life are relative. 2. Do you know what the snail said as it road on the back of a tortoise? Wheeeee! 3. When we talk about people, we are usually talking in relative terms. In guys eyes, "all of sinned and fall short of the glory of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Greg Addison avatar

    Society Needs The Gospel

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Feb 11, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,686 views

    From the current economic crisis to the ongoing decline into sin of our culture, it is clear that the only hope for our country is a strong dose ofthe gospel. This passage from Elisha’s ministry illustrates this truth.

    1)Society’s Need for the Gospel 2 Kings 2:19-22 2) The Problem “The situation is pleasant…but the water is bad and the ground is barren.” 3) The Problem Joshua 6:26 “Cursed be the man before the Lord, who rises up and builds this city Jericho.” Water = source of life Spring = head waters ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist